David Collins House, 64, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, December 13, 2015.

David was born on January 3, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Dr. Hugh Emerson House Sr. and Alice Collins House. A 1969 graduate of Cato-Meridian High School, David was a Vietnam-era veteran of the Air Force and served in Okinawa, Japan. David followed his boyhood fascination with aviation into a life-long vocation as an airline mechanic for American Airlines where he worked for 30+ plus years in Dallas, Texas and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. He was awarded the Golden Wrench Award as one of American's top mechanics. David enjoyed cars, boating, and spending time with his friends and family.

David is survived by his children, David and Kathleen House, his mother, Alice Collins House, five siblings, Cheryl (Charles) House, Stefan (Amy) House, H.E. House Jr., Jana (Brandon) House, Lesley (Craig) House, eight nephews and nieces, Megan, Taylor, Dylan, Emery, Kiley, Ellie, Ryan and Brennan, two grand-nephews, Quinlan and Wyatt, the mother of his children, Laurie McLain, and a multitude of cousins.

A family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Cato Fire Department or the Cato American Legion. Arrangements are in care of Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Service in Cato.